Uso racional de métodos complementarios | 02 JUL 12

¿Solicitamos estudios innecesarios en lumbalgia aguda?

Mensaje de la campaña "menos es mejor" : “No efectúe estudios por imágenes para la lumbalgia dentro de las primeras 6 semanas a menos que haya signos de alarma.” Los fundamentos acerca de cuándo y para qué estudiar al paciente con dolor lumbar.
Autor/a: Dres. Srinivas SV,Deyo RA, Berger ZD. Arch Intern Med. 4 de junio de 2012
INDICE:  1. Artículo | 2. Referencias
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